85-Year-Old Man Found After Silver Alert
Police located an 85-year-old missing man in St. Vital after issuing a Silver Alert, a system that quickly shares alerts for seniors and vulnerable adults.
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Winnipeg urges flu and COVID vaccinations this fall
Health officials in Winnipeg are urging residents to get flu and COVID‑19 shots this autumn as a seasonal rise in respiratory infections is anticipated.
Police Investigate Death of 70-Year-Old in North End
Winnipeg police are probing the death of a 70-year-old man found in his North End home, with the homicide unit leading the investigation.
Springfield Candidates Cite Sand‑Mining Plan as Top Election Issue
Springfield election candidates have flagged the Sio Silica sand‑mining proposal as the biggest issue, making it the focal point of the current municipal campaign.
Environment Canada Issues Winter Storm Warning for Northern Manitoba
A winter storm warning was issued for northern Manitoba, with up to 40 cm of snow expected.
Winnipeg Police Suspend Crime Stoppers After Massive Tip‑Line Breach
Winnipeg police have stopped using Crime Stoppers after a breach exposed over 1.5 million tips, according to CBC News.
Manitoba Expands Autism Strategy to Include Adults
Manitoba has updated its autism plan to cover adults, moving away from a child‑only focus. The earlier program had been limited to children.
Memorial in Hope Alley Honors 200 Drug-Related Deaths
On October 23, 2026, a memorial in Hope Alley honored 200 individuals who died from homelessness and toxic street drugs, mirroring the city's recorded deaths this year.
High School Students Ask City to Make Election Site More Accessible
St. John's High School students are requesting that Winnipeg improve the accessibility of its municipal election website after encountering navigation challenges during a class research project on mayoral candidates.
Manitoba Bans Teachers From Texting Students
Manitoba introduced a rule on Oct. 23, 2026 that bars teachers from texting or messaging students, revising existing communication guidelines for educators.
Winnipeg dads sue over surrogacy birth registration rules
Winnipeg fathers filed a complaint challenging provincial birth registration rules after a surrogate birth, citing a five‑week, $6,000 process that hindered their legal recognition as parents.
RCMP Investigates Homicide of 55-Year-Old in Leaf Rapids
The RCMP are probing the death of a 55-year-old man in Leaf Rapids as a homicide, with the inquiry continuing in the community.
Mayoral Candidates Discuss Crime, Transit, Homelessness and Taxes
Three mayoral candidates debated crime, transit, homelessness and taxes at a CBC‑hosted forum in Winnipeg on October 21, giving voters a chance to compare their plans before the election.
Police seize crossbow, fentanyl, charge two women in downtown raid
Winnipeg police seized a crossbow and fentanyl and charged two women during a downtown drug‑trafficking investigation on Oct. 21, 2026. The operation centered on a King Edward Street residence linked to the suspects.
Manitoba Secures Drop of Federal Farm Tariff Threat
Manitoba convinced Ottawa to scrap proposed farm tariffs, citing their harmful and needless nature, while a trade representative helped secure the outcome amid wider trade disputes.
Motorcyclist Critical After Crash at St. Boniface Intersection
A 24‑year‑old motorcyclist lost control of his bike and hit a building at Archibald and Marion in St. Boniface on Oct. 21, leaving him critically injured, according to Winnipeg Police.
Heavy Snow Forecast for Northern Manitoba This Week
Environment Canada forecasts 15‑25 cm of heavy, wet snow for northern Manitoba as a fall storm moves in later this week.
Elderly Woman Injured During Winnipeg Home Robbery
An elderly woman was injured when armed robbers dragged her onto the floor during a home burglary in Winnipeg, police said.
High‑risk offender charged with assault on unconscious woman
A 34-year‑old high‑risk sex offender was charged with sexually assaulting an unconscious woman on Stanley Street, with police noting he was under monitoring.
Manitoba PCs Cut Session, Drop Four Sitting Days
Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives reduced the legislative session by a week, eliminating four sitting days after the NDP government exhausted its agenda.
